Back in the day – and we’re talking properly retro here – Eurovision was a very different kind of show. Seven countries, a much simpler setup and none of the wild staging we’ve come to expect. Oh, and the UK? Not even involved at the start. Fast forward 70 years and it’s turned into one of the biggest nights on the global entertainment calendar, pulling in millions of viewers and delivering chaos, drama and the occasional musical masterpiece.
So, the big question is… will you be tuning in this year?
If you’ve already clocked the dates (12th to 16th of May), then you’re halfway there. But let’s be honest – this isn’t the kind of event that deserves a quiet night in with a couple of biscuits and an early bedtime. Not for the 70th anniversary. This is your excuse to do something a bit more lively.
Think about it: a room full of friends or family, everyone with their own “favourite” act, someone inevitably getting far too invested in the scoring and at least one performance that leaves the whole place in stitches. That’s what a Eurovision get-together’s all about – mostly.
Because as much as the singing might be centre stage, no one wants to sit through hours of performances on an empty stomach. And equally, no one wants to be stuck in the kitchen missing the best bits.
That’s the part Hog Roast Havant can help you with.
Our hog roasts are made for this sort of thing. They’re easy to serve, great for grazing, and – most importantly – properly satisfying. You’ve got tender, slow-cooked pork, the kind of crispy crackling people can’t stop raving about and soft rolls ready to be filled however people like. It’s the kind of setup where guests can help themselves without interrupting the flow of the night.
Fancy adding a bit more to the mix? Go for it. Fresh salads, potato dishes, coleslaw – whatever suits your crowd. Or, if you’ve got a completely different idea in mind, Hog Roast Havant is always up for mixing things up.
So this year, instead of just “watching Eurovision,” why not turn it into something you’ll actually remember?
Get people round, get the food sorted and settle in for a night that’s guaranteed to be anything but boring with Hog Roast Havant by your side.

